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Chief says new firehouse project on hold pending financial review; estimated cost roughly $9–10 million
Summary
The fire chief told the board the proposed Reagan firehouse is on hold until staff can supply updated financials showing operating and capital impacts after recent legislative changes; the chief said building costs are separate from sustainable staffing funds and estimated the project at roughly $9–10 million.
Board members and residents asked for an update on the proposed new firehouse on Reagan. The chief said the project is paused until staff can produce updated financial analyses reflecting legislative changes that will reduce tax revenue; he emphasized that constructing a building is one thing but securing sustainable operating funds to staff a station is a separate—and essential—consideration.
On the project size, the chief described the estimate in the meeting as roughly nine to ten million dollars. He told the board that once updated operating and capital figures are available, the board can determine whether the town can afford to staff a new station or whether the project should be delayed.
